NGC 1055 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 52 million light-years away in the constellation Phoenix. It is part of the NGC 1055 group, which includes several other galaxies. NGC 1055 has a bright central region and prominent dust lanes, making it an interesting object for astronomers. Discovered by William Herschel in 1785, NGC 1055 has a diameter of about 70,000 light-years. Its structure features a well-defined bar, which is characteristic of barred spiral galaxies. Observations of NGC 1055 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in the universe.